2027 SAICA Trainee Accountant - Financial Services, Johannesburg

BDO South Africa; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in South Africa is offering a Trainee Accountant position for first-year trainees in 2027. The role provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure in the financial services sector, allowing the successful candidate to achieve SAICA competencies necessary to become a Chartered Accountant. You will be involved in hands-on audit work from day one within an innovative and supportive environment, while also having access to mentorship and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Exposure to diverse clients

Supportive culture for development

Continuous growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eager to enter the financial services sector.
• Open to innovative and disruptive approaches.
• Desire for hands-on experience and exposure to clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in audit work from day one.
• Engage in training contract to achieve SAICA competencies.
• Work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Skills

Exposure to financial services

Innovative thinking

Hands-on client experience

Team collaboration

Education

Matriculation Certificate

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

So, you are considering joining BDO in South Africa for a traineeship position. As the South African member firm of the global BDO organisation, one of the fastest growing professional services networks globally, you would be making a good choice for your future career.

You would be joining an organisation with representation in over 167 countries and territories, including 58 Africa countries.

We know that it’s important to you to be part of something that matters, a firm that is making an impact on its profession as well as the communities in which it is located. You’ll find all that, and more, at BDO.

ONE ORGANISATION – GLOBALLY CONNECTED

BDO’s global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 97292+ people working out of 1,728 offices – and we’re all working towards one goal : to provide our clients with exceptional service. Our firms across the organisation cooperate closely and comply with consistent operating principles and quality standards.

OUR PURPOSE

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

Our mission defines who we are and why we exist. It’s our core purpose. We play a big role in helping our clients and people achieve their dreams. Our mission keeps us grounded and humble about our impact on people’s lives every day.

What you can expect when you join BDO.

• 1. A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities
• 2. A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you
• 3. Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO
• 4. A mentor to guide and challenge you
• 5. Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses
• 6. Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives
• 7. A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions
• 8. Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff
• 9. Hands-on involvement in audit work from the day you join
• 10. A choice of six offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Nelspruit, Roodepoort, Stellenbosch.
• 11. A firm big enough to be able to access the best group of experts for a client’s needs from our national and international network, and small enough to be responsive and innovative in tackling challenges.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for 2027 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Financial Services (FS) division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the SAICA competencies to register as a Chartered Accountant and equip you with specialist expertise and experience in the Banking, Insurance, Asset Management and Funds industries. As a BDO Financial Services professional, you’ll work in a fast-paced, innovative and technology driven environment and help BDO's established FS business to deliver exceptional client service and further disrupt and transform the FS industry.

We are looking for candidates who would like :

• Exposure and specialization in the financial services sector, which includes banking, asset management, stock broking, investment management, funds and insurance companies;
• Hands on experience with clients and management;
• Open door policy with managers and partners;
• Innovative and disruptive thinking; and
• A supportive environment that is focused on skills development and professionalism.